Government warns pregnant women on alcohol risks
Government researchers warn that drinking more than two beverages daily during pregnancy raises the chance of fetal alcohol syndrome in babies. Estimates show 5 percent of births involve heavy drinking, with about 1,500 full syndrome cases annually, plus many with milder symptoms, prompting calls for abstinence guidance.
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Federal rule lets married women open credit accounts in both names
The Federal Reserve Board enforces a rule under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act allowing credit information to be reported in both spouses’ names. The rule, effective yesterday, aims to help women after divorce or widowhood and to establish independent credit identity. It applies to open-ended credit accounts and requires lenders to mail notices describing rights and ask for consent to file information in both names.
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